Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 25 | 31 | 25 | 109 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pacers squeaked past the Raptors 109-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pacers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Raptors. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.